STAFF PROFILES
All our staff have been working in the industry for many years. The majority of them own their own boats outside of Akura, When they aren't fishing for work, they are fishing for pleasure
Tina King
Position: Sales and Finance Manager
Bio: Tina started with Akura December 2016, but has been fishing with the crew for approx 8 years. Tina takes all bookings and enquires regarding the business and also looks after all social media and advertising/marketing requirements, as well as the finance side of the business. Tina meets and greets all of our valued customers and makes sure they are happy. Tina loves being out on the water and meeting new & interesting people.
GEORGE KOTEKA
POSITION: Master Fisherman/Captain
BIO: George has been with the company since the company started and is a local fishing legend with over 35 years’ experience in the game! He is a friendly chap who knows his stuff! George has appeared in several international fishing magazines and holds the Rarotonga record for biggest fish caught on rod and reel. (Since been beaten!). George is also responsible for maintaining the vessels and keeping them in good running order. A great mentor to the crew regarding all aspects of fishing and boating.
Cameron Thorp
Position: Skipper - 15+ years
Bio: Cameron has grown up fishing in Rarotonga since the young age of 12. He has learnt from some of the best local legends as well as our own Captain George. Cam built his own Tahitian style vessel which he takes out fishing every spare chance he gets. This fella can’t get enough!! Cam is our longest standing employee (after Captain George). He is extremely reliable, friendly and knows his stuff! A true water man, he’s at home on the ocean. Fish tremble when they hear his name.
TIKI TETAVA
Position: Part Time Deckhand
Bio: Tiki has been working part time with Akura for the last 5 years. Tiki is a pilot with Air Rarotonga as he is comfortable in the sky and on the water! He is a friendly guy who loves a chat and will go out of his way to make your day a memorable one.
Royle Henry
Position: Skipper
Bio: Originally from Aitutaki this fella loves to fish! You can find him on our vessel’s or on his own boat when he is back home! Royal used to work for us many many years ago and has recently moved back to Rarotonga, so of course he now works for Akura again! He is a happy, keen young gun who will be pumped to get you on your first fish with us :)
PUPUKE ROBATI
Position: Skipper
Bio: This guy has done it all from Rarotonga to Rakahanga! Originally from up north where you learn to fish before you can walk! He has spent his life fishing in the Cook Islands. He lives to fish and fishes to live! A true islander with all the local knowledge and a great mentor to the young guns in our crew. He will stop at nothing to hook you up!
BOOF MARE
Position: Skipper & Master Filliter
Bio: A local fisherman with a wealth of knowledge in trawling, bottom bashing and spearing. Boof is an experienced skipper, bringing his own boat to Raro after living in Aussie for 10 years, he has returned home to do what he loves………fishing of course! An integral part of the team. Fishing is his passion - he even spends his days off catching fish too!